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Estranged Son Shot Father, Self In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says (Developing)

The estranged son of a Spotsylvania man is in critical condition after allegedly shooting his father and then himself on Wednesday night, officials say.

Spotsylvania County Sheriff

Spotsylvania County Sheriff

Photo Credit: Spotsylvania County Sheriff

Deputies were called shortly before 10 p.m. on Sept. 11 to the 3700 block of Glen Dower Drive, where they were met by a man in the driveway suffering from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

According to a spokesperson from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office, further investigation led to the discovery of a second man inside the home with a gunshot to an extremity. 

The initial investigation determined that an estranged adult son show up at the home and shot his father through the front door. Both were rushed to area trauma centers with the son listed in critical and his father in stable condition.

No other details have been released. More information is expected to be provided. 

This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. 

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